Why some clients have difficulty with affirmations–and what to do.

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.” ~ Unknown

Sometimes clients find itdifficult or evenimpossible to do theiraffirmationsfor positive change. Most often this is reported after the clients first session, though it can happen at any time. No matter when this occurs, there is always an important reason why.

Though I usually test for subconscious programs that could be triggered by the new preferred belief structure, sometimes it takes a few repetitionsof the new affirmationsbefore the “trigger” happens. If a survival program is triggered, it is quite understandable that the subconscious mind will do anything to sabotage any further saying of the “offending” phrase. Survival programs are those beliefs that are in the format of “If this happens, then ( I’ll die, or I won’t exist, or I’ll have no life etc.).Survival programs aregenerallyuseful in keeping one safe. For example,“If I step off a cliff, I’llfall and die”, keeps us safely away from the edge. When survival programs are irrational,“If this positive good thing happens,I’ll have no life”,itoftenresults in subconscious sabotage of beneficial behavior. For example, being raised by a workaholicparentmay result in abeliefequating success with working all the time, having no time left for love or fun—”have no life”. This type ofbelief or perception will literally stop various attempts to bring significant success into one’s life, including doing one’s life changing affirmations.

Some other reasons doing affirmationsmaybecome difficultinclude the client not really being ready to experience life differently—the known misery is easier to live with than facing the unknown; orthere may bepayoffsfornot changing. While saying their affirmations, clients may also experience thoughts suggesting the new belief structure is not the real truth, and stop. These thoughts actually come from the subconscious wanting to hold on to the old perception. The solution is to just continue doing the affirmations. It is usually noted that these thoughts change by the end of the third week in support of the new belief.

“I am NOT a product of my circumstances. I AM a product of my decisions.” ~ Stephen Covey

As you go through this process, it is important to remember the reasons affirmations work in the first place. Empathologyaffirmations include a combination of techniques that help them work. The finger mode brings the blood back to our brain’s frontal lobes; while the eye rotations allow us to access places in our brain where information about this specific issue is stored. The phrases are said out loud so you have multi-sensory input insuring the mind’s acceptance. Repetition three times a day for 21 days allows our brain to make this new belief into our new reality by the same process that makes habits in the first place. Once the new belief is in place, our ongoing life events are then filtered through this new “reality”, resulting in new automatic responses and behaviors. You find yourself acting in ways you prefer without having to remember to do it differently or using willpower. Your response to life’s experiences shift.

So, ifyouever stop or experienceextremedifficulty in doing your affirmations,I recommend youmake an appointmentto discover exactly what importantadditionalprogram is at the bottom of this sabotaging behavior. Remember you won’t be judged here, so don’t let old programedfeelings of embarrassment stop youfromremovingthis addedobstacle from yourintendedpath tohealthy effectiveliving.

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The twenty one days of doing my affirmations that were designed for me and my particular beliefs has been nothing short of amazing. As I relaxed back and observe how people change in relation to me, it is LIFE-ENFORCING, empowering to say the least! Some new relationships have deepened, some others that were really not View Full →

2013-10-23T01:22:15+00:00

The twenty one days of doing my affirmations that were designed for me and my particular beliefs has been nothing short of amazing. As I relaxed back and observe how people change in relation to me, it is LIFE-ENFORCING, empowering to say the least! Some new relationships have deepened, some others that were really not View Full →

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It has recently been my pleasure to be a student and participant in the “Law of Attraction” class taught by Alice Buehring. I found Alice to be a highly intuitive individual whose ability to be both professional and personable at the same time was indeed refreshing. During class time she actually requested students input, invited View Full →

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Annette Hrabovsky, Index WA

It has recently been my pleasure to be a student and participant in the “Law of Attraction” class taught by Alice Buehring. I found Alice to be a highly intuitive individual whose ability to be both professional and personable at the same time was indeed refreshing. During class time she actually requested students input, invited View Full →

2013-09-29T14:21:23+00:00

It has recently been my pleasure to be a student and participant in the “Law of Attraction” class taught by Alice Buehring. I found Alice to be a highly intuitive individual whose ability to be both professional and personable at the same time was indeed refreshing. During class time she actually requested students input, invited View Full →

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Norma Jean Campbell

I can’t believe how amazing my life has been since working with you and attending some positive thinking workshops. My business has grown to full capacity in a year and I actually have a waiting list. You helped me to see that writing my book was the core of my thinking that I could not View Full →

2013-10-23T01:24:39+00:00

I can’t believe how amazing my life has been since working with you and attending some positive thinking workshops. My business has grown to full capacity in a year and I actually have a waiting list. You helped me to see that writing my book was the core of my thinking that I could not View Full →

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Kelci Brock, San Antonio, TX

I was truly blessed by my work with Alice. She is guided and has a way of knowing what you need to work on when you need to work on it. She is very loving and encouraging in her approach, where she uses her knowledge to teach you specific tools and understandings that are sure View Full →

2014-01-04T00:07:31+00:00

I was truly blessed by my work with Alice. She is guided and has a way of knowing what you need to work on when you need to work on it. She is very loving and encouraging in her approach, where she uses her knowledge to teach you specific tools and understandings that are sure View Full →

http://www.lifeforcenatural.com/testimonials/kelci-brock/

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I was skeptical at first, but my work with Alice has significantly changed my life in a number of positive ways. My business is flourishing, my personal relationships are more satisfying and my confidence is at a new all-time high. Alice Buehring’s services are priceless. Everyone I know could benefit from her work.

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Wendy E. Geuder, AIS Practitioner/LMP

The twenty one days of doing my affirmations that were designed for me and my particular beliefs has been nothing short of amazing. As I relaxed back and observe how people change in relation to me, it is LIFE-ENFORCING, empowering to say the least! Some new relationships have deepened, some others that were really not View Full →

2013-10-23T01:22:15+00:00

The twenty one days of doing my affirmations that were designed for me and my particular beliefs has been nothing short of amazing. As I relaxed back and observe how people change in relation to me, it is LIFE-ENFORCING, empowering to say the least! Some new relationships have deepened, some others that were really not View Full →

Anonymous

From time to time most of us need help refocusing – on the positive aspects of life and why we are here. Not to mention being aware of life’s subtle lessons. Alice Buehring can help with this re-focusing and redirecting. (from anonymous client)

2013-09-01T01:26:30+00:00

From time to time most of us need help refocusing – on the positive aspects of life and why we are here. Not to mention being aware of life’s subtle lessons. Alice Buehring can help with this re-focusing and redirecting. (from anonymous client)